Global Product Management Analyst

3M; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

3M seeks an Analyst, Global Product Management for Meguiar’s at our Irvine headquarters. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams around the world to manage product lifecycles and deliver strategic growth.

You will translate market research, consumer insights and retailer feedback into product strategies, roadmaps and forecasts, coordinating with R&D, operations and commercial teams worldwide. The role requires strong analytics, outstanding presentation skills, and the ability to lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher completed before start.
• Six years of data and reporting analytics experience in Marketing, New Product Commercialization, Sales, or Business.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product lifecycle from launch to phase-out and align with retailer calendars, price architecture, and promotions.
• Update SKUs and artwork to ensure global regulatory compliance.
• Execute the new product roadmap with R&D, supply chain, finance, and marketing to bring innovations to market on time, cost and quality.
• Optimize portfolio performance with pricing, SKU mix, margins, and trade spend using syndicated data and shopper insights.
• Translate customer and market insights into actionable product decisions for packaging, positioning and promotions.
• Develop product business cases and forecasts using elasticity, price/mix modeling and demand planning tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Familiarity with AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Six years data and analytics experience

Job description

Analyst, Global Product Management

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

Job Description

Analyst, Global Product Management

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Global Product Management Analyst For Meguiar’s, You Will Have The Opportunity To Tap Into Your Curiosity And Collaborate With Some Of The Most Innovative People Around The World. Here, You Will Make An Impact By

• Managing the product lifecycle across launch, growth, maturity, renovation, and phase-out, ensuring alignment with retailer reset calendars, pack-price architecture, and promotional strategies to deliver financial and strategic targets.
• Updating SKUs and artwork to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements
• Executing the new product roadmap by partnering with R&D, supply chain, finance, marketing communications, and area commercial teams to bring innovations to market on time, on cost, and on quality, while meeting Stage‑Gate requirements and retailer acceptance criteria.
• Optimizing portfolio performance and leading corrective actions as needed, including pricing, SKU mix, margin management, and trade spend effectiveness, leveraging syndicated data, POS analytics, and shopper insights to guide decisions.
• Translating customer, consumer, and market insights into actionable product decisions, refining packaging, claims, positioning, and promotional support to win at point‑of‑sale and digital shelf.
• Developing product business cases and forecasts using elasticity analysis, price/mix modeling, and demand planning tools to inform investment decisions and prioritize resources across channels and packs.

Your Skills And Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Six (6) years of data and reporting analytics experience in Marketing, New Product Commercialization, Sales, and/or Business in a private, public, government, or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• MBA or graduate degree from an accredited university, with focus on marketing, strategy, business development, and/or innovation
• Previous experience working in the consumer‑packaged goods (CPG) industry
• Previous experience working in the automotive industry
• Knowledge or experience in mass retail, online, and/or other consumer channelsKnowledge and interest in cars and consumer behaviors and trends in auto appearance
• Demonstrated success leading projects and cross functional teams to create winning solutions
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret various data and drive to decisions
• Familiarity with AI‑based tools
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Knowledge and experience with the theories and practices of one or more disciplines such as: market research, channel marketing, business/market development, branding, new product development, marketing communications or sales.

Work location

This role follows an on‑site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the Meguiar’s Headquarters in Irvine, CA

• Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
• Relocation: Not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well‑being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3M.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 08/21/2026 To 09/20/2026 Or until filled

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